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PRAYER CONcERNS

Mary Clapp, Sandy Dieringer, Lila & Joe Downey, Janna & Erik Hirschfeld, Todd Marquis, Kevin Meyer, and Margaret Miller.

Summer HOliday schedule

Mark your calendars!  The following Sundays will only have one service beginning at 10:30 am:
  • May 24th, (Memorial Day Weekend),
  • July 5th, (Independence Day Weekend), and
  • September 6th, (Labor Day Weekend).

Are you a Thrivent Member?

Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know?  If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?

If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Altar flowers for May 17 were given by the Dieringer & VanTilburg families in honor of wishing a Happy 96th birthday to Grandma Mary!

The 2026 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.

purple door pacers

Let's walk! Oh, the places we'll go.

Flower Beds at Church

It’s that time of year again, all of the church’s wonderful flower beds are starting to grow and will soon be in full color. It takes a great deal of work and time though to keep them looking fabulous as they have in the past years. If you have a few spare moments to help maintain them, please contact Lynne Fuelling. We are also ready to do some mulching!

Graduation!

Congratulations to our Graduates! May you celebrate the past and look hopefully toward your future. May you have courage to use your gifts in new ways and places. May you take a step every day toward your dreams and truth. May home always bring inspiration and comfort.

Shoe Collection

Grand Lake UMC is collecting gently used or new shoes now until May 30th.  Please tie shoes together and drop off in Grand Lake UMC’s  lobby.

Youth Ministries Volunteers

If you are feeling a call to help with our Children’s Ministry, contact Jenelle and discover all of the available avenues in which you could participate and enjoy.

Dishes and containers

Please pick up your carry-in dishes and containers that are on the cart located in the Fellowship Hall. Those that have not been claimed by Sunday, June 7th will be donated to the Senior Citizen garage sale. Thank you for your cooperation.

email news: Looking Out my window

We send a weekly email with news and updates.  If you would like to receive this email, please send your request to d.trisel@purpledoorchurch.org

sewing circle

The Sewing Circle is in need of good used or new FLAT sheets, sizes full, queen or king. They use them as backs for the quilts. We also are seeking volunteers who can tie a simple knot to join us for a morning of fun on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month! We are also in need of large boxes. Contact Lorna Saddler to ask about dimensions. 

Snacks for after worship

If you are baking cookies, brownies or any type of finger desserts, please consider baking a couple extra dozen to be put into the freezer for the Welcome Center.  Thank you!

Books in narthex

New books and learning activities have been added to the children’s bookshelf in the back of the Narthex. Have your youngsters check out these new additions.

Young adults

Contact Ingrid to be added to the group. We have in-person and online options! Email: i.tebbe@purpledoorchurch.org